Leah Kateb

Leah Kateb is an Iranian-American reality television personality, influencer, and beauty entrepreneur known for her appearance on "Love Island USA" Season 6 on Peacock. Kateb entered the "Love Island USA" villa as an original islander, where her emotional honesty, humor, and distinctive style resonated with viewers. She was ultimately named runner-up alongside Miguel Harichi. With Persian heritage and Farsi as her first language, Kateb brought cultural diversity to the cast.

Inside the villa, Kateb's fashion choices, including vintage Roberto Cavalli dresses, drew attention from major media outlets. ELLE recognized her as one of the best-dressed personalities on reality television. Kateb's social media presence grew significantly during and after the show, with her Instagram following increasing from approximately 12,000 to over 4 million.

After "Love Island USA," Kateb expanded her entertainment career with a starring role in the Peacock spinoff "Love Island: Beyond the Villa," which follows Season 6 contestants as they navigate life in Los Angeles. She has appeared on television programs such as "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" and "Brittany Broski's Royal Court." Kateb has also collaborated with brands including L'Oréal and Google, and has appeared in commercials for Degree and Jose Cuervo.

Transitioning from influencer to business executive, Kateb joined clean fragrance brand Skylar as chief creative officer and "refounder" after featuring Skylar's Vanilla Sky fragrance in a viral video. Skylar products are available direct-to-consumer and at Sephora. Kateb has also participated in advocacy campaigns, including a PETA initiative promoting pet adoption. Her career reflects a progression from reality TV to entrepreneurship and creative leadership in the beauty and entertainment industries.